Head of Project Controls and Operations

7 days ago


Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our Project Controls Management team as the Head of Project Controls and Operations. This is a key leadership role that will be responsible for managing a growing team of professionals who aim to ensure timely and accurate financials to support the direct project execution of a significant investment project.

Key Responsibilities
  • Overall responsibility for maturing, implementing, and executing a robust and integrated project controls infrastructure in the project, in line with the Novo Nordisk Project Execution Model and best practices from large-scale investment projects in the industry.
  • Providing Project Management and other stakeholders with reliable data and insights to monitor project performance and as a basis for informed project management decisions. This encompasses Planning and Scheduling, Cost Management, including Estimating and Budgeting, Risk Management, Scope, and Change Management, as well as Project Performance Management & Reporting.
  • Driving the continuous improvement of Project Controls data, indicators, and reporting in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
  • A master's degree or the equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Project Management, or Business Administration.
  • Some years of people management experience within Project Controls, Large Project Management, or Finance, and ability to create high-performing teams.
  • Several years of combined project controls experience in major investment projects, e.g., as a planner, cost engineer, risk engineer, or similar, as well as detailed knowledge of Project Controls disciplines.
  • Extensive experience working in complex projects in various roles, including roles with project management responsibility, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or other regulated industries.
  • Good working skills in English.
About the Department

In Product Supply Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (PS API), we produce the insulin and GLP-1, used to treat diabetes and obesity patients all over the world. Expanding our capacity to serve even more patients is rapidly transforming and expanding our sites and number of production facilities. Within PS API, you will join the growing team of API Investment Project Office (IPO) supporting the largest construction projects across the API organisation.

IPO consists of four separate teams and the culture is open, engaged, curious, and inclusive. We have 50 years of expertise in biotechnological production at Novo Nordisk in Kalundborg. Generations of employees have developed their professional qualifications, personal skills, and careers at Novo Nordisk and have helped develop the production facility into the largest insulin-producing facility in the world.

Today, our 3,000 employees produce half of the world's insulin and several biopharmaceutical products. Furthermore, our Finished Product sections assemble and pack diabetes and biopharmaceutical products. In Novo Nordisk Kalundborg, you will be met with trust and responsibility by welcoming and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about their jobs and about helping you grow and learn.

Novo Nordisk Kalundborg is a workplace where involvement, development, and multidisciplinary collaboration are in focus. Working at Novo Nordisk



  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to join our team as the Head of Project Controls and Operations. As a key member of our Project Controls Management team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of professionals who are responsible for ensuring the timely and correct financials to support the direct...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Head of Project Controls and Operations to join our team at Novo Nordisk A/S. As a key member of our Project Controls Management team, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the timely and accurate financial management of our...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Project Controls Director to join our team at Novo Nordisk A/S. As a key member of our Project Controls Management team, you will be responsible for leading a team of professionals in ensuring timely and accurate financials to support the direct project execution of a significant investment...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced IT leader to join our team as the Head of API Site IT Operations. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of our IT systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a robust and agile delivery organization to ensure operational excellence on the...

  • Automation Engineer

    6 days ago


    Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleThe Automation Engineer - Process Control Systems will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, implementation, and operational readiness of Novo Nordisk's new manufacturing site. This position requires collaboration with internal and external departments, as well as engineering partners, to ensure comprehensive resource coverage for...

  • Automation Engineer

    7 days ago


    Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleThe Automation Engineer - Process Control Systems will play a pivotal role in supporting the design, implementation, and operation of process control systems at Novo Nordisk's manufacturing sites. This position requires collaboration with internal and external departments, as well as engineering partners, to ensure comprehensive resource...

  • Automation Engineer

    1 week ago


    Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleThe Automation Engineer - DCS will play a pivotal role in supporting our new manufacturing site from the design phase through to operational readiness and into operations.In this capacity, you will collaborate extensively within Novo Nordisk's internal and external departments to ensure comprehensive resource coverage for project tasks and to...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced IT leader to join our team as the Head of API Site IT Operations. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless operation of our IT systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a robust and agile delivery organization to ensure operational excellence on the...

  • Automation Engineer

    1 week ago


    Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleThe Automation Engineer - Process Control Systems will play a pivotal role in supporting our new manufacturing site from the design phase through to operational readiness and into operations.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with internal and external departments to ensure comprehensive resource coverage for project tasks and establish...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced IT leader to join our team as the Head of API Site IT Operations. This is a critical role that requires a strong understanding of IT operations, leadership skills, and the ability to drive change.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Excellence: Develop and implement strategies to ensure operational excellence across the...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced leader to head up a team of clean room and facility supporters to support the first systems to go into operations in our brand new Purification Plant V (PPV). As our Associate Manager, you will be responsible for setting direction, cooperating with various stakeholders, and leading your team to success.Key...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and skilled IT leader to join our team as the Head of API Production Systems at Novo Nordisk. As a key member of our organization, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction for IT across API Production Systems.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Direction: Set the strategic direction for IT...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleThe Head of API Production Systems will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction for IT across API Production Systems at Novo Nordisk. This leadership position is crucial in ensuring robust and effective IT support, minimizing production downtime, and driving operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesSet the strategic direction...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark We IT Global AB Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Junior Project Manager to join our team at We IT Global AB in the Pharma Industry.The successful candidate will support the Project Manager with planning and scheduling infrastructure project timelines, ensuring resource availability and allocation. This will involve aligning relevant objectives with key...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    Overview Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with chronic conditions? Do you have a solid foundation in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and experience in a GMP-compliant laboratory setting? If you are seeking new challenges and opportunities for growth, this role may be for you. Position Summary As a Process...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    Are you passionate about enhancing the lives of individuals with chronic conditions? Do you have a strong foundation in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and other analytical techniques within a GMP-compliant framework? If you are eager to embrace new challenges and take on increased responsibilities, this role may be the perfect fit for you. ...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced leader to head up a team of clean room professionals and facility supporters in our brand new Purification Plant V (PPV). As Associate Manager, you will be responsible for setting direction, cooperating with various stakeholders, and leading your team to success.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure that goals and policies...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Shutdown Coordinator to join our team at Novo Nordisk A/S. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing shutdown activities to ensure minimal disruption to operations and timely completion of tasks.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement shutdown plans,...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Novo Nordisk AS Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced leader to head up a team of clean room professionals and facility supporters in our brand new Purification Plant V (PPV). As Associate Manager, you will be responsible for setting direction, cooperating with various stakeholders, and leading your team to success.Key Responsibilities• Ensure that goals and...


  • Kalundborg, Kalundborg Kommune, Denmark Job - Link ApS Full time

    Job Summary:Job-Link ApS is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Project Quality Manager to lead a professional and ambitious team at one of our international pharmaceutical clients with locations in Greater Copenhagen and Kalundborg.About the Role:We are looking for a skilled individual to maintain high-quality standards and ensure the highest...